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County fire marshal lifts outdoor and recreational burn bans
…door burn ban lifts Oct. 1, but permits remain required and fire season caution urged.
City of Vancouver issues temporary ban on all recreational burning
Vancouver Fire Marshal Heidi Scarpelli's ban covers campfires, bonfires, and outdoor fire pits through summer and fall.
Interim county fire marshal lifts outdoor burn ban
Clark County Interim Fire Marshal Donna Goddard has lifted the outdoor burn ban, effective immediately, as fire season concludes.
Opinion: National officials should spark prescribed burns on federal lands to mitigate extreme fire seasons
Despite the ongoing fire danger and consequences, prescribed burns are used sparingly on federal lands in the mountain states including Washington.
With wildfire season in full swing, Washington declares drought emergency
Washington State declares drought emergencies in 12 counties due to early snowmelt, lack of spring rain, and low streamflows, leading to hardships and crop losses, while also making emergency droug…
Be emergency ready: Financial and insurance considerations during wildfire season
…ic Northwest residents on financial preparedness during wildfire season, urging them to store important documents in safe deposit boxes, back up insurance-related files, and check with their bank for…
Washington prepping for ‘one of the not so good years’ with wildfire season
Washington’s 2023 wildfire season is on track to be above average, with 497 wildfires burning 2,612 acres so far, compared to 1,800 acres at the same time last ye…
Felines and fireworks
…er offers tips for cat owners to care for their pets during fireworks season.
Wildfire smoke forecasted to impact Washington again this season
…of Health urges public to prepare for unhealthy air as wildfire season approaches, emphasizing the importance of staying informed and taking proactive measures to protect against the negative health…
Washington tells residents to prepare for fire season
…s is urging residents to prepare for an increasingly severe fire season due to climate change, as the state has already experienced 375 fires burning 1,275 acres this year.
Camas-Washougal fireworks regulations, including sales and discharge information provided
In advance of the upcoming summer season, the Camas-Washougal Fire Marshal’s Office is reminding residents that consumer fireworks can only be discharged on July 4 in Camas a…
Fireworks use and recreational burning banned in the city of Battle Ground
The Fire Marshal, in consultation with Fire District 3 and the Department of Natural Resources, has issued an order to ban the use of fireworks…